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Merit Partners leads the way……in the Northern Territory!
Merit Partners leads the accounting profession in the Northern Territory with Matthew Kennon as the current Chairman of the ICAA’s NT liaison committee and a member of the SA/NT Council of the ICAA and David Gomez as President of CPA Australia’s Northern Territory Branch.
In a time when the profession is undergoing substantial changes it is reassuring to know that Merit Partners’ senior personnel are at the forefront of the professional bodies and are ensuring that the Territory’s voice is heard.
Vinnies CEO Sleep Out
How does it feel to be homeless?
On Thursday 17th June 2010 Merit Partners Managing Director Amin Islam is taking the plunge to find out first hand what it would be like to be homeless. Amin will spend the night under the stars sleeping on the ground at Gardens Oval, Darwin
As his chosen charity this year Amin has decided to support St Vincent de Paul‘s CEO Sleep Out. To show your community support, donate, and to find out more about Vinnies CEO Sleep Out go to www.ceosleepout.org.au
Stay tuned for an update to find out what Amin’s experience was like, next month.
Tiwi Education Board
On the Saturday 15 May 2010 the Tiwi Education Board had the honour of having the Australian Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce, officially open the new Tiwi College.
Tiwi College is located on Melville Island at Pickertaramoor. It has been designed to provide quality secondary education for all Tiwi young people, while allowing them to live in their own culture.
Tiwi College is an exciting development as it will be owned and operated by the Tiwi people through the Tiwi Education Board, which represents the Tiwi community and all its families.
Merit Partners are proud that the Governor-General has recognised another one of our clients “going places”.
Further information on Tiwi College project
Brains Trust takes some think time with Alzheimer’s
On Tuesday 20th April Merit Partners held a morning tea to raise funds and listen to Sue Woods raising awareness within the Firm about Alzheimer Australia and how they help people within the Northern Territory.
The money raised to the end of June will go towards supporting the volunteer work involved with creating a Life Memory Album.
Life Memory Albums allow home and professional carers to gain insight into the individual’s life history and their preferences, allowing a person-central care regime. The albums are a collection of photographs, memories, art work and memorabilia from childhood, adulthood and special occasions.
Life Memory Albums are also very valuable in making sure that family heritage doesn’t disappear, and understanding what sort of a person the individual with dementia is.
2010 NT Budget Briefing Luncheon
Merit Partners hosted a budget briefing luncheon at SkyCity on Tuesday 4th of May 2010 where Territory businesses were invited to hear first hand from the Northern Territory Treasurer, Ms Delia Lawrie, how and where the NT Government will be investing funds into the Territory economy in 2010/11 and beyond. In addition this year Sam Howard from Ernst & Young Adelaide was invited to provide Territory Business with an early update about the Henry Tax Review and the implications for the Territory.
Bubs
Congratulations to Tania and Diogenes on the birth of their first child – a boy. Jonas entered the world on 19 January 2010 at 5.50pm weighing 7 pounds 13 ounces (3.54kg). The hotly contested sweepstakes was won by Bob Cowling. We understand that Jonas is keeping Tania very busy and we wish her all the best with enjoying her maternity leave.
Marriages
In December a good proportion of our staff travelled to The Philippines to witness the wedding of Archie to Cheurleen. It seems that working together all day wasn’t enough for Archie and Cheurleen who have decided to spend the rest of their lives together. Congratulations from all at Merit Partners and best wishes for your future lives together.
Sporting Achievements - Life be in it Volleyball
Introducing Grand Finalists – Merit Shooters!!
The semi finals game was definitely a showdown – neck and neck, point for point, rally after rally! But the Shooters proved that yes, they did belong in the finals with a great win against PowerBalls (PowerWater) to bring us into the grand final.
The Grand Final was played against AyCees (Australian Central) and unfortunately… unable to hold onto our winning status, the Shooters were finally beat… but of course, not without a good fight!
So at final tally – 5 wins to 1 loss (to the overall winners of the competition) and overall 2nd placing – that deserves Merit! :)
Thank you to everyone who played, supported, cheered. Thank you to all the Shooters and the fill-ins over the last 6 weeks.
Please note: Getting to the Grand Final has also given us 6 points in the overall 2010 Corporate Cup Ladder, putting us in 2nd place overall, woo!
View the final ladder standings
Elisabeth Tan – 10 years of service
Elisabeth Tan has reached a fantastic milestone of 10 years service with Ernst & Young and Merit Partners. The staff and Directors acknowledged her contribution to both organisations at a special morning tea.
See Elisabeth's profile for more information on her areas of expertise
AIOP Breakfast
Friday 7th of May saw Merit Partners support staff, and director Rosemary Campbell, rise bright and early to attend the Australian Institute of Office Professionals Breakfast held at the Darwin Convention Centre, for a 7am start.
Indulging in freshly baked croissants & fruit Danish, a selection of seasonal & tropical fruit, eggs Benedict with leg ham, poached eggs & hollandaise sauce, and freshly brewed coffee and tea, the morning was full of giveaways and prizes supplied by sponsors.
When it seemed like there was no way that Merit Partners would be a part of the lucky winners our own Rosemary Campbell won the Door Prize, from Premium Wines direct, and Barb Hogan won a seat ticket prize from Mary Kay Cosmetics valued over $200.00!
The guest speaker Debra Chapman did a fantastic job of sharing her life/work motto: “I think I can, I know I can, I did it!” by taking us on a journey of her life experiences. This motto rang true for many of those that attended.
Welcome to our new starters
- Neil (Gerry) Gerrard
- Merianne Mclean
- Rohan Cropley
- Loretta Talbot
- Anna-Katharina Haeberle
- Barbara Hogan
- Alyssa Yong
- Anne Savage
- Emma Heine
- Ryan Diaz
Staff profile
Amin Islam
Director
Assurance & Advisory Business Services
Amin has over 35 years of audit, accounting, insolvency and taxation experience.
Staff profile
Rosemary Campbell
Director
Taxation & Business Services
Rosemary has over 25 years experience in providing advice on federal and state taxation, financial and business matters.
Staff profile
Matthew Kennon
Director
Assurance & Advisory Business Services
Matthew has over 13 years experience in performing statutory and non-statutory financial statement audits for public companies, government departments, private companies and incorporated associations.
Staff profile
Steven Lai
Director
Taxation & Business Services
Steven has over 15 years experience in providing financial, management and income tax advice to all types of clients in the Northern Territory.
Staff profile
Candice Thomson
Senior Manager
Assurance & Advisory Business Services
Candice has over 11 years experience in providing a range of services in both the public and private sectors.
Staff profile
David Gomez
Principal
Assurance & Advisory Business Services
David is an accountant and lawyer with over 20 years of professional experience in both the private and public sectors in Darwin.
Staff profile
Elizabeth Tan
Manager
Assurance & Advisory Business Services
Elisabeth is a Manager in the Assurance and Advisory Business Services in our Darwin Office.
Staff profile
Raul David
Manager
Assurance & Advisory Business Services
Raul has considerable experience in both external and internal audit and liaising with clients from various industries.
Staff profile
Simon Coulter
Principal
Taxation & Business Services
Simon is a Principal in our Tax and Business Services division, with over 12 years experience as an accountant and lawyer.
Staff profile
Tania Senga
Manager
Taxation & Business Services
Tania has over 8 years experience in the provision of taxation, accounting and general business advisory services to a broad range of small, medium and large clients.
Staff profile
Valentin Markez
Senior Manager
Assurance & Advisory Business Services
Valentin has over 8 years experience in undertaking both internal and external audits.
Staff profile
Tamara O’Sullivan
Senior Manager
Assurance & Advisory Business Services
Tamara is a Senior Manager with Merit Partners’ Tax and Business Services division, and has over ten years of experience in professional accounting firms.
Staff profile
Lawrence Autencio
Manager
Assurance & Advisory Business Services
Lawrence has over 15 years of audit experience, having spent 13 years with Ernst & Young Philippines and over two years with Merit Partners.
Staff profile
Sandrina Disney
Manager
Taxation & Business Services
Sandrina has experience in the provision of taxation, accounting and general business advisory services to a broad range of small, medium and large clients.
Staff profile
Hwei Yuin Yong
Assistant Manager
Taxation & Business Services
Yong has considerable knowledge in corporate taxation and brings with her over 3 years of experience.